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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.22, 422.98 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.22, 422.98 and 135.88 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.22 : 422.98 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.22/422.98 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.22x = 422.98 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.22x = 57,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474.52/282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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